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NJ Council on Local Mandates

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The Council on Local Mandates, which is independent of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of State government, was created pursuant to the "State Mandate, State Pay" amendment to the New Jersey Constitution, approved by voters in November 1995, and an enabling statute, the Council Statute, that became effective in May 1996.

The Council has the exclusive constitutional authority to rule that a State law, rule, or regulation imposes an unconstitutional "unfunded mandate" on boards of education, counties, or municipalities. Under the Constitution, if the Council so rules, the "unfunded mandate" in the law, rule or regulation ceases to be mandatory in effect and "expires."

Learn more about the Council and its activities.

Announcements

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Bethlehem Township has withdrawn their Complaint, which was filed on September 23, 2024.
Bethlehem Township filed a Complaint with the Council on September 23, 2024 (COLM-0001-24), In Re. to the Fair Housing Act.
Council has issued their Written Decision in COLM 0011-22 Borough of Leonia (Consolidated Actions)
Please visit the Updated Recently Concluded page, to view the Procedural History of the Matter filed by the Township of Middletown COLM-0002-23.  
Council issues Order of Consolidation in Borough of Leonia COLM 0011-22  
Please visit the Council Decisions page to view the Written Opinion in the FTBOE Matter COLM-0001-21.  
Council Issues Memorandum & Order in COLM-0001-21 Franklin Township Board of Education  
Written Opinion In The Matter of A Complaint filed by Deptford Township COLM-0003-15.  
Written Opinion In The Matter of A Complaint filed by Rockaway Township BOE COLM-0002-15.  
Written Opinion In The Matter of A Complaint filed by Rockaway Township BOE COLM-0001-15.  
Written Opinion In The Matter of A Complaint filed by Allamuchy Township Board of Education on September 7, 2011 (9-11).  
Council Rules of Procedure - Rule revisions adopted by the Council change the complaint filing process, permit filing complaints by e-mail, and further streamline complaint case procedures.  
Learn the basics -- Read the Council's Summary Guide  

Last Updated: Monday, 10/28/24